Wedding Ring allergy

Think you can be allergic to your spouse? Just this week in the clinic, a middle-aged woman presents with a rash found only when she wears her wedding ring. No other jewellery gives her problems except for the ring when worn > 2-3 days. Although nickel allergy can cause this scenario, this woman probably has occlusion dermatitis or “wedding ring allergy.” Any accumulation of soap and water underneath the ring will cause this type of dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Want to learn more?

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